Sikhism - Simple Guides
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Sikhism - Simple Guides

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eBook - ePub

Sikhism - Simple Guides

About this book

This book will help you to appreciate one of the historic religions of the Indian subcontinent, to understand what it means to be a Sikh, especially the guru—disciple relationship, to recognize the key festivals of the Sikh year and the different aspects of Sikh worship and practice, and to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling, and in personal relationships.
Access the world's religions with Simple Guides: Religions a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world's major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs, and practices of different faiths. Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world's great spiritual traditions and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs, and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. About the Author
  5. Contents
  6. List of Illustrations
  7. Map of India
  8. Foreword
  9. 1 History
  10. 2 Teachings
  11. 3 Sikh Traditions
  12. 4 Scriptures
  13. 5 The Gurdwara and Sikh Worship
  14. 6 Festivals
  15. 7 The Khalsa
  16. 8 Rites of Passage
  17. 9 Sikh Sects
  18. 10 Sikh Diaspora
  19. Appendix: Hymns from the Adi Granth
  20. Glossary
  21. Further Reading